Title: THE HUMANITARIAN FUN TIME
POEM TWO TITLE: SAD, BUT TRUE!
It would be wonderful for everyone to realize this:
1. No matter what you say and how you say it; SOME PEOPLE will never get it. That’s not your fault!
Sad, But True!
2. No matter how pure your motives are; SOMEBODY will still accuse you of ill intentions. Maintain purity anyway.
Sad, But True!
3. No matter how humble you are; SOMEBODY will still consider you proud. Stay humble anyway.
Sad, But True!
4. No matter how generous you are; SOMEBODY will still call you “selfish”. Remain generous anyway.
Sad, But True!
5. Sometimes some of your greatest pains will come from those you gave the most pleasure and even life. Continue the good work!
Sad, But True!
6. Some of your greatest disappointments will come from those you gave your best appointments or commitments. Don’t be discouraged, stay positive.
Sad, But True!
7. Sometimes some of the worst things you’d hear about yourself may come from those you speak good of. Maintain politeness and positivity.
Sad, But True!
8. Not everyone in your ship is paddling in the direction of your dreamed destination.
Discernment is key. Remain focused.
Sad, But True!
9. Loving people sometimes means feeling used by them. Always maintain a free mind and see yourself as their lord who had been called to serve and lead others.
Sad, But True!
10. Sometimes, doing the right thing ends up making you look like a fool. See them as ignorant people who need help.
Sad, But True!
11. Tough as it seems, any evil done against you can become a seed for your promotion… It depends on your response. Be more cautious and unwavering.
Sad, But True!
12. I would rather appear foolish now and see the wisdom of the Almighty God unfold, than appear wise now and turn out a fool later. Lean not on your own understanding. Be divinely inclined and be patient.
Sad, But True!
13. Promotion doesn’t come by fighting for your rights but by being faithful in doing what is right. Remain faithful always.
Sad, But True!
14. Those who will enjoy true promotion by the Almighty God must be willing to forgive freely, forgive quickly and forgive wholly. Always ask the Holy Spirit to assist you.
Sad, But True!
15. Those who will relish true promotion must be willing to serve many for free and selflessly. Be a good servant leader.
Sad, But True!
16. Read with caution: Sometimes, to see and enjoy the positive and wonderful things Almighty God can do for you, you have to be willing to stop what you can do in offending Him. Righteousness in Him is the key.
Sad, But True!
17. Without God’s sign off, your biggest step can turn out to be your biggest mistake. Allow God to lead you always.
Sad, But True!
18. Pain has a higher potential to toughen you up than pleasure does. This is what will prepare you for the rainy and drought seasons of your life and make you to be the going TOUGH. When the going gets tough, the tough keeps on going.
Sad, But True!
19. Problems are easier to solve than people. Dr. Igweike Raphael Otum once said; “among earth’s creatures, humans are the most unpredictable.” Trust only God Almighty.
Sad, But True!
20. Many people will celebrate you only as long as your advancement doesn’t exceed their expectations of you. Ignore them and pursue your good dream unto absolute completion.
Sad, But True!
21. Some people get close enough to you just to find something bad about you to broadcast to the world. Don’t allow it to get to your heart. Be courageous and strong always.
Sad, But True!
22. Some people are quiet when you’re succeeding but quick to point out your failures. See them as your announcers and forerunners.
Sad, But True!
23. Hating those who hate you makes them your leaders, since you’re following their footsteps. Be guided and divinely empowered with true love of God.
Sad, But True!
24. Rather than react to a negative situation negatively. Respond to your revelation and keep seeing your divine purpose of life that can make you maintain focus.
Sad, But True!
25. Believe the best even when you’re going through the worst. You are always the best in your life. Nobody can outshine you in you.
Sad, But True!
26. They hurt you? Don’t hold it against them. Hold them up in prayer. And free your heart against the cruel master – HATRED! (Remember the Tomato – Hatred story)
Sad, But True!
27. Forgiving people is not just a good idea. It’s a God’s idea. Actually, more than a human idea. It’s a divine instruction.
Sad, But True!
28. How you respond to a situation can be more important than the situation. Your response speaks of your entire personality and it is eternal; while the situation is inanimate and temporal.
Sad, But True!
29. Your ability to overlook an offence determines the degree of dominion you would exercise over many other things.
Sad, But True!
30. Wisdom will help you solve problems. A large heart will help you accommodate people. Faith and perseverance will help you overcome situations and sustain you all through life. You need both wisdom and people to succeed in life.
Sad, But True!
31. When all is said and done, let the fear and the love of the Almighty God in your heart pour through your daily walk!
Sad, But True!
32. The wise is he who takes lessons from the above, and with them benefit others!
Sad, But True!
33. Some people may think this piece is targeted at them. No! Everyone alive will need one or two of the points at some point or the other.
Sad, But True!
Just be patient! Just be careful! Just be polite! Just be kind! Just be yourself! Just be Happy!
Sad, But True!
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